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Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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School Funding
Niall Collins
751. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the contacts her Department has made with a school (details supplied) in respect of the school's need for funding for cleaning, which has been a problem this term; if she will give assurances in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13517/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Health Services
Niall Collins
1203. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in issuing insulin pumps for children (details supplied) in Limerick; if the issue is pertaining to training as suggested; and the steps being taken to resolve the issue. [12494/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Nursing Homes
Niall Collins
1335. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the budget for residential care in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13005/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Health Services Staff
Niall Collins
1336. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13006/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Hospice Services
Niall Collins
1463. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if both the hospice and the care centre of Milford Hospice, Limerick will both be re-designated as S.38 service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13598/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Departmental Funding
Niall Collins
1612. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when applications will open for the Community Centre Investment Fund. [13003/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Business Supports
Niall Collins
195. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if advice will be provided to a company (details supplied); whether this company is eligible for TEBSS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12132/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Niall Collins
294. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can address matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12131/23]
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Agriculture Supports
Niall Collins
360. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a hardship fund to assist a farmer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12077/23]
Wed, 8 Mar 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Niall Collins
52. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he can address the queries raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11639/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Niall Collins
450. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the provision that has been made for self-employed persons who were paying an S1 contribution prior to Covid restrictions in 2020 and when they applied for maternity benefit in 2022, where the reckonable year is 2020 and have found their application denied owing to insufficient PRSI contributions in the reckonable year; if she will consider this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11528/23]
Tue, 7 Mar 2023
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Family Reunification
Niall Collins
496. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if he can assist a person (details supplied) with a family reunification from Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10815/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Niall Collins
234. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will detail the contacts she has had with a school (details supplied) in respect of the need to progress the building programme for the school; if she will provide an update and give assurance in relation to the building programme at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10640/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Public Sector Pensions
Niall Collins
319. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can assist pensioners of a company (details supplied) whom he has responsibility for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10709/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Niall Collins
217. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the updated position regarding the review of the disabled drivers’ and disabled passengers' scheme, the appeals board; the criteria, in particular, for the primary medical certificate; the stage the review is at; if the working group completed its report; when the report will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9665/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Public Sector Pensions
Niall Collins
237. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9552/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Housing Policy
Niall Collins
308. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm whether a local authority (details supplied) can purchase a property in the absence of a notice to vacate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10187/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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School Enrolments
Niall Collins
354. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the position of the 26 children in Limerick who did not receive an offer of a secondary school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9881/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Ukraine War
Niall Collins
421. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position with social protection payments when a Ukrainian person takes up employment; if, upon commencing employment, they have to pay towards the cost of their accommodation and food, which is being provided by the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10083/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Social Welfare Benefits
Niall Collins
451. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position with social protection payments when a Ukrainian person takes up employment; if, upon commencing employment, they have to pay towards the cost of their accommodation and food which is being provided by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10082/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Departmental Contracts
Niall Collins
456. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if payment for services (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10198/23]
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Vaccination Programme
Niall Collins
613. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to a person (details supplied) who finds themselves in circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9931/23]
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
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Election Monitoring Missions
Niall Collins
214. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the timeframe for the establishment of a new election observation roster; the body that will be responsible for conducting the competition; where will it be advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9288/23]
Wed, 22 Feb 2023
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Public Transport
Niall Collins
82. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if a request by a person (details supplied) for access to public transport can be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8994/23]
Wed, 22 Feb 2023
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Ports Policy
Niall Collins
96. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 218 of 2 February 2023, if he can address the issues raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9087/23]
Wed, 22 Feb 2023
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Business Supports
Niall Collins
101. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) can be considered as part of a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8996/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Niall Collins
383. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8180/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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National Educational Psychological Service
Niall Collins
433. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education when a child will be seen (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8745/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Personal Public Service Numbers
Niall Collins
101. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the number of Ukrainian persons issued PPS numbers in 2022, analysed by gender and those aged under 18 and above 18 years of age, respectively; and the number of those issued with PPS numbers who are now in employment. [5950/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Ukraine War
Niall Collins
424. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on a matter (details supplied) as part of Ireland’s Ukrainian response. [6589/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Visa Applications
Niall Collins
492. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice when a decision on a visa application by a person (details supplied) will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6631/23]
Thu, 9 Feb 2023
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School Admissions
Niall Collins
153. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will set out the actions she is taking to accommodate the 26 students in Limerick not offered a place in a post-primary school this week; if she can confirm that all 26 students will be offered a place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6200/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Public Sector Pensions
Niall Collins
121. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5706/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Local Authorities
Niall Collins
145. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the establishment of a directly elected mayor for Limerick; the range of executive powers and functions of the holder of this office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5593/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Housing Schemes
Niall Collins
146. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the tenant-in-situ scheme can be amended and expanded to facilitate persons and families who do not qualify for social housing but who do qualify for affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5594/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Ukraine War
Niall Collins
282. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 423 of 14 October 2022, if the issues raised (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5617/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Ukraine War
Niall Collins
285. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when payments for services (details supplied) will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5744/23]
Thu, 2 Feb 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Niall Collins
218. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5444/23]
Thu, 2 Feb 2023
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Teacher Training
Niall Collins
302. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5326/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Property Registration
Niall Collins
427. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a matter regarding a property (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4357/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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School Accommodation
Niall Collins
429. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4468/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Niall Collins
552. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice the status of the new application by a person (details supplied) for a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4041/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Departmental Funding
Niall Collins
613. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if funding is available to assist a person (details supplied) in receiving treatment in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4045/23]
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
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Housing Schemes
Niall Collins
224. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the assistance that may be available for a family (details supplied) via the current schemes to assist with house purchase and rental; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3830/23]
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
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School Admissions
Niall Collins
256. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a student (details supplied) can be accommodated in a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3806/23]
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
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Departmental Funding
Niall Collins
311. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if funding is available to assist persons to receive necessary medical treatment that is not available in Ireland or in the United States; if so, the person in his Department of Health who can be contacted regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3812/23]
Wed, 25 Jan 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Niall Collins
109. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the progress made in respect of the proposed building programme at a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the interest of the school and wider community in the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3458/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Building Regulations
Niall Collins
314. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of a query raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3222/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Niall Collins
414. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a decision to remove a free travel pass from a wheelchair user who requires a personal assistant (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3339/23]
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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International Protection
Niall Collins
423. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on accommodation pledged (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2750/23]